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UTM’s step towards the future of pharmaceutical innovation
The New Science Building will be home to the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry, which will use cutting-edge medical technology to create innovative solutions for diseases like cancer.

Pearla Hariri September 5, 2022September 5, 2022

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) continues to improve its contributions to the pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry industry through the…

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March News Briefs

Razia Saleh March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

U of T plans for its first in-person convocation after Covid-19 As the Ontario government continues to loosen restrictions, universities…

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Man facing charges after attacking congregates in Mississauga mosque
Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre is considering amplifying security measures during prayer after people inside were assaulted with bear spray during prayer.

May Alsaigh March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

On March 19, officers received a call regarding an assault that took place inside a Mississauga mosque where multiple people…

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Letter signed by over 300 Jewish faculty members addresses anti-Semitism on campus
45 U of T faculty members sign a letter accusing renowned human activist of anti-Palestinian racism resulting in backlash from Jewish community.

May Alsaigh March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

Over the past few months, students and faculty have criticized U of T regarding the recent rise of anti-Semitism on…

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Looking back with the UTMSU: Financial literacy, mental health, and guaranteed food security
President Mitra Yakubi and the UTMSU team review this year’s achievements while reflecting on Covid-19 obstacles.

Larry Lau March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

“It was a challenging year for most of us due to the pandemic and the closing and reopening of campus,”…

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Scholars Strike Canada: A three-day protest against policing and carcerality
Professors Beverly Bain and Min Sook Lee organize their second labour action to address issues of policing on campus and introduce ideas of abolition and defunding.

Mikael Syed March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

Scholars Strike Canada (SSC) hosted another major labour action on March 21 to March 23 to address carceral systems while…

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Yemen’s hunger crisis leaves millions coping with ‘emergency levels of hunger’

May Alsaigh March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

With more than half of its population facing famine and starvation, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises….

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Mississauga commemorates underground Indigenous village
After locating more than 40,000 artifacts, the City of Mississauga is building a 27-acre park above decommissioned golf course to honour Indigenous territory.

Nicole Judd March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Nearly 30 years ago, between 1992 and 1994, archeologists discovered more than 40,000 artifacts in Mississauga’s Britannia neighbourhood. They were…

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U of T provides vaccine clinics for students to receive their booster shot
Several organizations including the Toronto Public Library and U of T advocate for Covid-19 boosters by offering easy vaccination sites

Larry Lau March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

While Covid-19 restrictions have loosened over the past several months, booster shots are still necessary to safeguard public health. Individuals…

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Canadians witness a huge surge in gasoline prices
Oil analysts anticipating an economic slowdown after several countries experience an overwhelming increase in fuel costs.

Caroline Mekhaeil March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Throughout the past month, gasoline prices in Canada and other countries are continuing to hit record levels. Due to the…

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U of T implements free menstrual hygiene products for students

Razia Saleh March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Last year, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that the Ontario government will provide schools with free menstrual products…

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Universities to uphold mask mandates until the end of April
The Ontario government scraps mask mandates after careful discussion with health officials.

Anjalli Becharbhai March 21, 2022March 24, 2023

After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ontario government is removing mask mandates on March 21 with a few…

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Conflict between Russia and Ukraine devastates millions of people
Ukrainian crisis now labelled “dire and desperate” due to rising casualties and injuries.

Kiara Senanayake March 14, 2022September 16, 2022

On February 24, the Russian army invaded the eastern borders of Ukraine under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin….

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Alarming data reveals Ontario students that vape are likely to develop a cigarette addiction
Studies show that while vaping reveals milder effects than tobacco, it is not free from detrimental health effects.

Larry Lau March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

In recent years, the rate of cigarette smoking among Ontario students has steadily declined, yet the rate of vaping has…

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Climate change provokes huge spike in global wildfires
As climate change is rapidly increasing, the warmer and drier conditions make the growing danger of wildfires a common occurrence.

Sukaina Rizvi March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Recent data reveals that climate change is intensifying faster than ever. With temperatures rapidly increasing every year, at the end…

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